26 Jan 13
I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.
http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕
28 Jan 13
Originally posted by bill718Most americans feel the same way. Why look to Russia for their wisdom?
I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.
http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕
28 Jan 13
Originally posted by bill718Dictators should be replaced with chaotic democratic systems replete with squabbles and infighting.
I'm no fan of Putin. I think he's a power hungry jerk. That said, he makes some valid points here. The west had been so eager to see middle east dictators removed from power, they've given little thought to who replaces them. Just because you topple a dictator, does not automatically mean the next leader will be any better.
http://news.yahoo.com/russias-vladimir-putin-says-west-fomenting-jihadi-blowback-173800021.html😕
This includes Putin.